Every year, the city also hosts the World
Championship of Capoeira, which benefits from the participation of
seventeen countries - The competition offers Capoeira artists the
opportunity to showcase their talents to a wider audience, and
receive highly sought after international recognition.
The 'Desafio da Paz' (Challenge of Peace) are sporting events that take
place in the backstreets of Rio's most illustrious favelas, hosted
by the world-renowned
Grupo Cultural Afroreggae (Afroreggae Cultural
Group).